The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...

In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei.

That woman is known as Empress Wu, or Emperor Wu Zhao, and she is undoubtedly the most famous woman in all of Chinese history. Numerous historical sources attest to her life, work and rule.

The 24 solar terms, originating in ancient China, integrate astronomy, farming, phenology and folklore. They greatly influenced Chinese life, promoted social progress, and are recognized globally as a ...

Wu Zetian’s influence across Central Asia helped boost trade, particularly in valuable commodities like silk and tea, which ...

The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) is generally regarded as a golden age in imperial Chinese history. The dynasty’s greatness owes ...

Explore the beauty of Eastern calligraphy at Art Shopping 2025. Taiwanese artist Wu Pei-Chi presents his refined works, blending tradition a ...

Wu Zetian, the only woman to officially rule as emperor of China, amassed an estimated fortune of $16 trillion, exceeding the ...

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

This year’s Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens will see the Emperor, Empress, and other imperial ...